Raudel Contreras
Business Development Specialist
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Business Development Specialist professional with strong track record of 20 years in Telecommunications in driving growth and creating strategic partnerships. Known for excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. Adept at fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing market needs to achieve significant results. Reliable, resourceful, and focused on delivering impactful solutions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Field Operations Construction: New Business Development Specialist /Project Manager
Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
10.2015 - 10.2025
- Project Manage for Maintaining, Coordinating, Prospecting (MDU/SFU) New Build Construction Projects In the LA NORTH ZONE 6 LA Metro and ZONE 7 Harbor Gateway /South Bay Area.
- Collaborate Hand and Hand to Coordinate Project Walk Outs with: (LADWP) Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, (SCE) Southern California Edison, Utility Consultants, Project Managers, Developers, Superintendents,Low Voltage Contractors and our In House Construction Teams to Identify the Projects (SOW) Scope of Work.
- Obtain: Tract Maps, Project Prints, Site Plans, Blueprints Designs, Drawings.
- Build an alliance with cross-functional teams Spectrum Community Solutions Team in order to Secure (ROE) Right of Entry-Service Agreement for Right of Way Joint Trench.
- In contemplation to Build (HFC) Hybrid Fiber over Coax, (FTTH) Fiber to the Home & Spectrum READY.
- Obtain Total Costing to cover (SOW) Scope of Work, Conduct/Run an (ROI) Return of Investment Analysis Report, To Ensure Projects Meet Financial (ROI) Return of Investment is VIABLE.
- Cooperate with Business Planning/Finance Department to Gather Full Funding Approvals In Order to Cover the Projects (SOW) Scope of Work.
- Consult with Our Permitting Department to Overview Projects Permits, to Make Sure All Permits are in Flight and Moving Along within the Proper Time Frame within Each Permitting Agencies: City, County, LADWP, SCE, AT&T, Frontier.
- Educate Our In House Construction Department that All Funding and Permits have Been Approved In Order for Project to go “LIVE” and Construction can get Started.
MDU: Account Manager
Time Warner Cable
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Responsible for Maintaining a Portfolio of Assigned MDU Properties.
- Build a Stronger Relationship within Property Management and Time Warner Cable.
- Raise Penetration of Subscribers Prospecting New Customers for Video, Internet, Telephony by Conducting Special Events, Building Rapport and Proving Quality Service.
- Install and Troubleshoot Digital Boxes, DVRs, Modems, WIFI Connections, Telephony eMTAs
- Collaborate with our In House Construction Team to Build the Infrastructure into New Construction MDU Properties, Expansions, Re-Haves, to Insure and Meet New Resident Move Ins.
SMB Account Executive
Charter Communications
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Prospect New Small Business Accounts for HFC/COAX products for Digital Cable, High Speed Internet, WiFi Connections, WiFi Expansion Networks, Telephone, VoIP, Cloud Service.
- Attend Chamber of Commerce Events to Represent the Company in a Professional Manner in order to obtainNnew Business Leads.
- Work closely with other Departments for Networking: Construction Department, Tech Ops, Maintenance, Sales Engineers, Authorized Vendors, Major Accounts (Fiber), Direct Sales, Phone Vendors, IT Tech Network Techs.
Technical Operations/ Technician
Time Warner Cable
11.2007 - 12.2009
- Went through a 5-week Technical Training Course: Pole Climbing, Ladder Handling, Cable Splicing, Data Networking, WiFi Networks, Telephony Repairs and Installs.
- Expert Technician in Trouble Shooting, Repairing, and New Installs on all company products: (HD Digital Boxes, DVRs, Modems, EMTAs)
- Met all FCC, OSHA, NEC Regulations.
Residential Direct Sales
Comcast Cable/Time Warner Cable
06.2002 - 10.2007
- Prospected New Residential Customers through Canvass from within Assigned Territory.
- Build Relationships with Property Managers to Generate New Move in List.
- Collected on Delinquent Accounts, Upgraded Existing Customers from Single Play to Double Play to Triple Play.
- Performed Independently in a Versatile Door to Door Environment.
Education
Communications
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, California01.1993
General Studies
Los Angeles High School
Los Angeles, California01.1992
Skills
Project Management: Project Coordination, Stakeholder Collaboration, ROI Analysis, Financial Planning
Awards
*Metropolis: First Fiber to the Home MDU Activation in Los Angeles West Region 2017 *Charter Communications-Victorville, California Best Sales 3rd and 4th Quarter of 2012 *Time Warner Cable-Los Angeles, California 2009 WON CONTEST all expenses paid for Carnival Cruise Ship for Best Performance 2009 For Top 10 Technicians Out of 500 Technicians in Los Angeles Metro.
Certification
Spectrum-Los Angeles, California 2019 NCTI: Telecom Specialist, Construction & Engineering, Project Management in Organizations
Timeline
Spectrum-Los Angeles, California 2019 NCTI: Telecom Specialist, Construction & Engineering, Project Management in Organizations
06-2019
Field Operations Construction: New Business Development Specialist /Project Manager
Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
10.2015 - 10.2025
MDU: Account Manager
Time Warner Cable
01.2014 - 10.2015
SMB Account Executive
Charter Communications
01.2010 - 12.2013
Time Warner Cable-Los Angeles, California 2007 Learning and Development: Broadband Premises Installer (BPI), Certified Data Cabling Installer (CPCT),
11-2007
Technical Operations/ Technician
Time Warner Cable
11.2007 - 12.2009
Residential Direct Sales
Comcast Cable/Time Warner Cable
06.2002 - 10.2007
General Studies
Los Angeles High School
Communications
Santa Monica College